Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (January 2018)

January 2018 page 7 Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: A surgeon performed arthroscopic surgery in which a biceps tenotomy for a torn biceps with debridement of the stump is performed. Are the debridement and biceps tenotomy separately reported? Answer: Yes, the debridement and biceps tenotomy are separately reported with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 29823, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, since the biceps tendon origin is divided roughly in half between the supraglenoid tubercle and the superior labrum. Therefore, the arthroscopic tenotomy of the biceps would be part of a glenohumeral debridement (eg, codes 29822 or 29823) and may...

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This article is a brief CPT Assistant musculoskeletal surgery Q&A from January 2018. It focuses on arthroscopic shoulder procedures and discusses how the topic is addressed in the context of CPT reporting guidance. The piece is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who work with surgical musculoskeletal coding and want to understand the scope of the issue covered in this Q&A.

Why This Topic Matters

Even short coding Q&As can affect how arthroscopic shoulder services are understood and reported. This article helps readers determine whether the premium discussion applies to their musculoskeletal surgery coding questions.

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  1. January 2018 page 7

    A brief question-and-answer discussion from CPT Assistant covering a musculoskeletal surgery coding topic for arthroscopic shoulder work.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a musculoskeletal surgery coding question in a CPT Assistant format.
  • What general arthroscopic shoulder coding topic is addressed in the Q&A.
  • How the article positions the issue within surgical reporting guidance.
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  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Orthopedic and musculoskeletal practice staff

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